Red cards: none
MATCH REPORT
The only goal of the game from Jermain Defoe after 22 minutes was enough to give England the victory they so badly needed after the disappointment of the opening two games.

Perhaps Fabio Capello should insist the team play in all red every time as yet again it proved a lucky kit as, playing with an increased tempo, they dominated against the smallest country in the World Cup.

Not that Slovenia didn't have their moments but last ditch tackles from Matthew Upson and John Terry in the second half ensured the narrowest of scorelines was maintained.

Stephen Gerrard and Wayne Rooney linked well and James Milner set in a series of crosses which constantly caused problems for the Slovak defence.

Wayne Rooney went off injured in the second half but only after an improved showing in which he hit a post and generally was a handful for the Slovenian rearguard.

The vital goal inevitably came from a teasing Milner cross which Defoe anticipated and thumped home from close range with Handanovic getting both hands to the effort but the force was too much and the ball hit the roof of the net.

With USA defeating Algeria, England finish second in Group C and they will now face the winners of Group D on Sunday in Bloemfontein.
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